Kimberly Dicks
Redmond
Summary
Seasoned Interior Mechanic known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in upholstery repair, cabinetry refurbishment, and electrical system troubleshooting. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to ensure projects meet strict deadlines with precision.
Expert professional with great technical and mechanical abilities. Resolves faults by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing diverse problems. Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Interiors Mechanic
HAECO Americas
Lake City
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Installed new interior components like carpeting, upholstery, headliners and window regulators.
- Performed detailed inspections of trim pieces including moldings, handles and knobs.
- Replaced worn or damaged interior parts with new ones according to manufacturer specifications.
- Installed and maintained interior components of aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Server/Manager
Woodyard Grill
Lake City
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Provided technical assistance to internal staff members related to server usage and operations.
- Ensured that all servers were compliant with industry regulations relating to security protocols.
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service.
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service or accommodations.
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work and achievements.
- Maintained table setting by removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling drinks.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen.
- Collected cash sales from employees to properly tip each server after shift.
- VerifIed and confirmed staff schedules to properly cover shifts.
- Provided information about menu selections and made recommendations.
- Pitched in to deliver food and beverages to tables during high-volume periods.
Repack Associate
Dollar General Distribution Center
Alachua
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Optimized existing processes through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitored stockroom organization and rearranged products as needed.
- Followed established quality control guidelines when packing merchandise.
- Verified quantity of items to ensure accurate inventory levels.
- Manually lifted boxes weighing up to 50 pounds onto conveyor belts or pallets.
- Maintained a clean, organized work area in compliance with safety regulations.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
- Applied lids or close-ups in finalization of product.
Correctional Officer
Columbia Correctional Institution
Lake City
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Warehouse Worker
Monterey Boats
Williston
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
Education
Columbia High School
Lake City, FLSkills
- Interior installation
- Parts replacement
- Safety standards
- Component inspection
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Process optimization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Corrosion control
- Safety procedures adherence
- Sealant application
- Troubleshooting
- Aviation regulations compliance
- Aircraft maintenance
- Strong communication skills
- Cabin interior installation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Goal setting
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Quality assurance
- Resource management
- Reliability
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Interiors Mechanic
HAECO Americas
07.2024 - 06.2025
Repack Associate
Dollar General Distribution Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
Correctional Officer
Columbia Correctional Institution
09.2022 - 03.2023
Server/Manager
Woodyard Grill
01.2019 - 07.2024
Warehouse Worker
Monterey Boats
09.2017 - 08.2020
Columbia High School